12 Best Penang Beaches

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Malaysia is a beautiful country and Penang is its crown. It has many beaches that are flawlessly beautiful and get you the options of exploring many sports as well as give you a chance to explore the beauty of beaches to relax. Some of the best Penang beaches are here with us on the list.

Teluk kampi beach in Penang is the perfect beach to plan a vacation on. It offers the most beautiful view of the Bay and it is the best place to relax at because of the soothing view and natural beauty it captivates. This beach is quite famous for the sea turtles that come to lay their eggs.

Teluk beach has beautiful surroundings. It is a bit isolated from where generally the crowds go and that adds to the beauty of it. You can enjoy trekking here, along with the beautiful landscape this beach has. This is a must visit for people with family and friends to enjoy the most.

Here are some of the best Penang Beaches:

01Batu Ferringhi Beach

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Batu Ferringhi Beach is an adventure land where you can get your adrenalin racing while on a leisure holiday. The availability of Jet Skis and Parasailing sports by the seaside is a major lure that pulls every tourist who visits this town in Penang.

Apart from just laying around the beach and taking a sunbath, other things you can do here are getting a buggy ride on the golden sand, go deep sea fishing or revel in a banana boat ride.Location: 11km from City Center, George TownTimings: A few hours before sunset is apt so that you have enough time to beach stuff and adventure sports before watching the mesmeric sunset.Entry Fee: Free.

02Tanjung Bungah

Half an hour drive from Georgetown sits this beautiful beachside in the suburb of Tanjung Bungah. Despite being a sleepy fishing village, Tanjung Bungah has become popular among the tourists due it its accessibility from the main and world-class scenic resorts. If you visit Malaysia and want to try the adventure water sports then this place should be on your bucket list as it’s the Mecca of adventure.

Highlights: Tourists can explore the famous Tanjung Bungah Market and pay a visit to the Floating mosque. Once can also book a cruise and set on a day expedition to the Blue Whale sighting location. If you are an adventure junkie then there are lots of adventure lined up for you, there are water sports activity which happens through the year.

Location: It is located in the suburbs of Penang, in the northeast Penang Island.

03Teluk Kampi Beach

When a vacation is planned one of the first things that we conjure in our mind is a beach. The cool windy breeze and the warm sea is something which we definitely want for our vacation. Malaysia is a place where you can have that unlimited fun and enjoyment with your friends. Teluk Kampi Beach on the south of Pantai Kerachut in the Penang National Park is that perfect place which will make your vacation the best.This beach is quite remote from the other beaches but it offers the most beautiful view of its curving bay.

Highlights: If you love exploring the beaches then you will love this place as it is famous for sea turtles that come to lay their eggs. You can see the baby turtles that have just hatched and see how they move.

Best Season: February to April

Location: South of Pantai Kerachut, Penang National Park

04Pulau Kendi

There is nothing more refreshing than swimming in the sea water and enjoying the sunlight on your face. Now, explore this beautiful island Pulau Kendi on the southwestern tip of Penang island. If you love to be a little isolated and enjoy the pristine view of nature then you should definitely visit this beach. The best thing about this beach is that you can have a wonderful swim without the fear of jellyfish.

Highlights: Explore this isolated island and enjoy the steep hills and the dense forest. The most interesting thing about this place is that there are scores of tiny idols hidden at the most secrective crevice, on the steepest slope.This beach is the best for snorkelling.Because of its serene water there are many coral reefs you will find in this beach.

Best Season: October to March

Location: Southwestern tip of Penang Island, Gertal Sanggul

05Gertak Sanggul

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If you love fishing and sandy beaches than Gertak Sanggul is definitely the place you should visit. This beach is famous as the fishing village and its romantic surroundings which offers breathtaking views. This beach is the home to white sands and swaying coconut trees.

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Highlights:If you want to have a delicious meal than have a taste of their seafood which is served fresh after fishing from the sea. This place is best for fishing and you can also enjoy the view of the fisherman on their fishing boats bobbing in the waves.

06Pasir Panjang

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Tired of the daily monotonous life then pack your bags and
be off to Pasir Panjang in Balik Pulao on the southwest of Penang hills which
offers a breathtaking view of its amazing landscapes. This place is the perfect
getaway for you and your family where you can have some fun time swimming and
basking in the sun.

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Highlights: If you
love adventure and fun then this is definitely the place for you as you can go
for jungle trekking as there are plenty of wooden paths and winding trails
leading to the hills.You can also go for a 30 minutes sidewalk towards Pulao
Betong Village.

Highlights: If you are a nature lover then this is the best place for you as it is the home of Penang Butterfly Farm. You can enjoy the view of the beautiful landscape and also go on the trekking after enjoying a sunbath. You can also enjoy the mouthwatering seafood which is served there in the restaurants.

Best Season: May to October

Location: North western tip of the Island Penang.

08Pulau Jerejak / Jerejak Island

Nothing can be the best than spending some time with your family and friends in one of the biggest islands near Penang. This is one place which holds a history of its own and is still very famous among the people. The beach offers you a beautiful picturesque of the pristine rainforest which is 400 years old. This place is the perfect getaway for you as it is transformed into Penang’s ecotourism destination.

Highlights: The best thing about this island is that this is a perfect destination where you have restaurants , and onsite spa and many recreational facilities. Along with its beautiful landscapes and amazing views this place is also the best for its myriad of activities like kayaking, paintball, jungle trekking, water polo and beach volleyball.

Best Season: All months

Location: Southeast coast of Penang

09Monkey Beach

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There is no doubt that nothing can make your vacation more exciting then crystal blue water and clear white sands. Now add it with some adventurous activities like snorkelling and swimming, Perfect isn’t it? Monkey beach in the northwest corner of the Penang Beach is the perfect getaway for you and your family. The amazing landscapes makes you feel more better than ever before.

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Highlights: Monkey Beach is best known for its fishing sites. This place is filled with varieties of fauna like flying squirrels, lemurs, fruit bats,otters and white bellied sea eagles. Another interesting thing about this place is that one can go for a two hours hike from here.

Best Season: All months

Location: Northwest corner of the Penang Beach

10Pantai Kerachut

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Ever wondered how the baby turtles crawl out of their shells in the quartz veins and igneous rocks. Then pack your bags and leave for this wonderful Pantai Kerachut located in Penang National Park. Along with its breathtaking landscape, this beach serves as the nesting ground for the green turtle, olive ridley turtle and hawksbill turtle. This is one of the most popular beaches in Penang.For nature lovers, this place is the best as you can have a view of the monitor lizards, crabs, stork-billed kingfishers and mouse deer.

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Highlights: If you are planning to enjoy your weekend in the serene atmosphere then this beach is the perfect getaway for you and your friends as you can enjoy basking in the sun in the white sand of the beach.Pantai Kerachut is said to be the home to one of the four meromictic lakes in Asia which is a combination of freshwater and seawater

Best Season: November to February.

Location: Pantai Kerachut, Penang National Park.

11Pantai Kerachut

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Ever wondered how the baby turtles crawl out of their shells in the quartz veins and igneous rocks. Then pack your bags and leave for this wonderful Pantai Kerachut located in Penang National Park. Along with its breathtaking landscape, this beach serves as the nesting ground for the green turtle, olive ridley turtle and hawksbill turtle. This is one of the most popular beaches in Penang.For nature lovers, this place is the best as you can have a view of the monitor lizards, crabs, stork-billed kingfishers and mouse deer.

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Highlights: If you are planning to enjoy your weekend in the serene atmosphere then this beach is the perfect getaway for you and your friends as you can enjoy basking in the sun in the white sand of the beach.Pantai Kerachut is said to be the home to one of the four meromictic lakes in Asia which is a combination of freshwater and seawater

Best Season: November to February.

Location: Pantai Kerachut, Penang National Park.

12Pulau Aman

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Breath in the fresh air of the sea by exploring this
exciting beach in Palau Aman in Penang.This place offers a picturesque beauty
of the fishing village. The village has
a mere population of around 300 people. If you love exploring new sights than
this is the best place for you. They have
a lot of sightseeing places like Telaga Emas (Well of Gold).

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Highlight: If you
are searching in, for some serene place than this is the best place for you.
The clear blue brilliant sky in contrast with the lush green jungle around the
village is the best thing about this place. The water is absolutely suitable
for fishing and kayaking adventure. If you love challenges then you can try
jungle trekking as well. Another thing that you will love about this place is
the seafood which is freshly served.

Penang National Park was previously popular as the Pantai cheh Forest Reserve. This beautiful site is a known to house 143 fauna species and 417 flora species.

Highlights: Located at the north western tip of the Penang island, the Penang National Park acquired the status of a National Park in the April of 2003. It is the first protected area that is legally gazetted under the Malaysia's National Park Act of 1980. You can carry out a range of activities at the Penang National Park. These include the jungle trekking, boat trips, canopy walkaway, camping and visiting the Monkey beach

Penang War Museum was basically a fort which was built by the British in the 1930s. At present, this fort has been transformed into a museum which was opened for the public in 2002. This structure has been tagged as Southeast Asia’s largest war museum. Penang War Museum is also known as Muzium Perang Pulau Pinang. The beauty of this place is the presence of historical artifacts like cannons and underground military tunnels. Location: The Penang War Museum is situated in Bukit Batu Maung. Highlights: The Penang War Museum has ammunition bunkers which are located nine meters below the surface. There are some tunnels which lead to the sea. The tourists can also check out gun emplacements, cookhouses and other interesting structures.

Best Time: The museum is open for the public on all days from 09:00 – 19:00.

Price: The entrance fee is RM15 for Malaysians and RM30 (USD9) for foreigners.

Little India in Penang is basically an ethnic Indian enclave. There is an old Hindu temple called the Sri Mahamariamman Temple. One can easily sense a resemblance after entering the market streets. The tourists might feel that they have entered any market in Delhi, Mumbai or Chennai. The cuisine in Little India is quite famous. This region is also known for its cultural and commercial activities.

Location: Little India is situated at the centre of Penang Heritage zone. It covers an area around three streets namely, Lebuh Queen, Lebuh Chulia and Jalan Pasar.

Highlights: During the festival times like Christmas, Deepavali and Thaipusam, this area gets more vibrant and lively. The tourists can hop on a trishaw from Georgetown to reach little India. One can also rent a scooter or motorbike to cover different sections of this area.

The Penang Bird Park is the largest bird sanctuary in Malaysia. This park was built in 1988 which is home to over 300 species of birds. One can easily spot tiny exotic sunbirds along with kingfishers in this sanctuary. There are gigantic eight-feet tall ostriches which are also present in this area. The birds are offered an amazing natural habitat which makes Penang Bird Park a perfect enclosure.

Location: Penang Bird Park is located in Seberang Jaya.

Highlights: Tourists can spot mandarin ducks, storks, swans, pelicans and flamingos in Penang Bird Park. The whole area has an interesting setup which looks attractive. There are Chinese-style wooden bridges along with natural ponds. Penang Bird Park also has a fine range of plants ranging from lilies, lotus and palm trees.

Best Time: This bird sanctuary is open daily between 9am- 7pm.

Price: The ticket price for adults is RM 38. For children, the ticket price is RM 20.

A part of the Penang heritage trail, Clan jetties is a conglomeration of six jetties. It was one of the last Chinese settlements on the island which is still home to various Chinese clans. The name of every jetty has been kept after a Chinese clan. The place offers plenty of Kodak moments to visitors, especially the Chew jetty.

Location: The Clan jetties are located straight down from Lebuh Chulia at Pengkalan Weld Quay.

Highlights: Tourist friendly aura and stilt houses await the keen eye of travelers. There is a temple which is worth watching. None of the people here pay any taxes to this day as they contend that they are not living on land. The place has a rich history associated with its existence.

Best time: Be wary of the fact that people still live here. So travelling here during the evenings is best for clicking best shots.

The Penang Tropical Fruit Farm is an exemplary proof of Malaysia’s 370 species of edible fruits which include some very exotic ones too that entice even the fussiest eaters. The fruit farm preserves the green heritage of Malaysia. It contributes to the future generations as plantation of local as well as fruits from around the world is done at these farms.

Location: The Penang Tropical Fruit Farm is located at Jalan Teluk Bahang in George Town, Malaysia.Highlights: The farm sprawls across an area of 25 acres. More than 250 types of tropical and sub-tropical fruits are planted here. The quality of plantation and the dedication of the workers here contribute to the fruitful results, literally. You are most welcome to relish the taste of numerous tropical fruits.

Best time: The farm opens daily between 9 to 6 PM. A breezy day will be best to travel.

Half an hour drive from Georgetown sits this beautiful
beachside in the suburb of Tanjung Bungah. Despite being a sleepy fishing
village, Tanjung Bungah has become popular among the tourists due it its
accessibility from the main and world-class scenic resorts. If you visit
Malaysia and want to try the adventure water sports then this place should be
on your bucket list as it’s the Mecca of adventure.

Highlights: Tourists can explore the famous Tanjung
Bungah Market and pay a visit to the Floating mosque. Once can also book a
cruise and set on a day expedition to the Blue Whale sighting location. If you
are an adventure junkie then there are lots of adventure lined up for you,
there are water sport activity which happens through the year.

Location: It is
located in the suburbs of Penang, in the northeast Penang Island.

There is nothing more refreshing than swimming in the sea water and enjoying the sunlight on your face. Now, explore this beautiful island Pulau Kendi on the southwestern tip of Penang island. If you love to be a little isolated and enjoy the pristine view of nature than you should definitely visit this beach. The best thing about this beach is that you can have a wonderful swim without the fear of jellyfish.

Highlights: Explore this isolated island and enjoy the steep hills and the dense forest. The most interesting thing about this place is that there are scores of tiny idols hidden at the most secrective crevice, on the steepest slope.This beach is the best for snorkelling.Because of its serene water there are many coral reefs you will find in this beach.

Planning to have some excitement with your family and
friends then head out to this gorgeous beach Teluk Bahang in Penang and enjoy the rocky and the shady
surroundings of the beach. This place is the perfect getaway for you as it is a
bit isolated from the huge crowds which we usually find in the beaches.

Highlights: If you
are a nature lover then this is the best place for you as it is the home of
Penang Butterfly Farm. You can enjoy the view of the beautiful landscape and
also go on the trekking after enjoying a sunbath. You can also enjoy the
mouthwatering seafood which is served there in the restaurants.

Need to explore the nature in its pristine form? One surely has to visit Penang National Park which is spread across 2,563 hectares. This national park was officialised in April 2003 and consists of lowland forests, sandy beach habitats and some open coastal seas. The hike trail in this area is counted as the best activity. It mostly starts from Teluk Bahang and covers the hilly terrain that can reach up to a height of 75 metres.

Highlights: During the hiking session one can visit the fishing village, Pantai Kerachut and even Muka Head which are the prime locations that possess natural marvels.

Location: This National Park is situated near North-western Penang Island. The park entrance is located at Teluk Bahang which is approx. 30 minutes from Georgetown.

Best Time: 7:30 am- 6:00 pm on all days.

Price: One needs to register at the park office where they can access various services like camping, bird watching etc at different prices.

Batu Ferringhi is a popular town in Penang. The reason for its popularity is due to its seaside location. This region is popular for its classic hotels and tourist resorts. Golden Sands Resort and Shangri-La’s Sayang Resort & Spa have supreme facilities for the visitors. The sandy beaches are the main attraction of Batu Ferringhi. The tourists can access a number of beach sports and water sports in this region.

Highlights: The Batu Ferringhi Beach is well known for jet-skiing, parasailing, deep sea fishing and water skiing. The fish spa service in this area is very relaxing. Batu Ferringhi Beach has a wonderful climate that would surely people the visitors mind & soul.

Best Time: The perfect time to visit this area is in the evening when all activities are available for the visitors.

You can call Penang Khoo Khongsi as the largest clan temple in the country. This monument was built to mark the dominance of Chinese in Penang. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions. The architecture of this temple is mind blowing which has retained its beauty till date.

Location: Penang Khoo Khongsi is located in the oldest part of Georgetown, Penang.

Highlights: The temple has different sections which are decorated in interesting ways. There is an association building along with a traditional theatre which is attached to the temple. The main entrance of Penang Khoo Khongsi is very vibrant. The hallway consists of ancient monuments which are wonderfully carved.

Best Time: Penang Khoo Khongsi opens daily. The visitors and tourists can visit the temple between 9:00 am- 5:00 pm.

Price: The entry ticket for adults is RM 10 and the entry fee for children is RM 1.

Ever wondered how the
baby turtles crawl out of their shells in the quartz veins and igneous
rocks. Then pack your bags and leave for this wonderful Pantai Kerachut located
in Penang National Park. Along with its breathtaking landscape, this beach
serves as the nesting ground for the green turtle, olive ridley turtle and
hawksbill turtle. This is one of the most popular beaches in Penang.For nature
lovers this place is the best as you can have a view of the monitor lizards,
crabs, stork-billed kingfishers and mouse deers.

Highlights: If you are planning to enjoy your weekend in
the serene atmosphere than this beach is the perfect getaway for you and your
friends as you can enjoy basking in the sun in the white sand of the beach.Pantai Kerachut is said to be the home to one of the four meromictic lakes in Asia which is a
combination of freshwater and seawater

In this fast paced world today, there is a big dearth of natural surroundings for kids to play around. This is where Escape Theme Park, Penang comes as a refreshing surprise for you. Replete with many fun and exciting rides in a natural setting for adults and kids, Escape Theme Park promises you unlimited fun and excitement.

The Penang Hill Train or Penang Hill Funicular Railway is a rail service that helps people travel to the top of the Penang Hill that holds a marvelous scenic beauty. The Funicular Railway was remodeled and re-opened in 2011.

Highlights: Rapid Penang bus 204 is the only bus service that takes people to the Penang Railway Station. This bus service starts from Penang Jetty and crosses Esplanade to reach KOMTAR bus station and at last Penang Hill. During this route the tourists can also view the big temple at Kek Lok Si.

Location: Penang Hill Train is situated in Air Itam, Penang Island. There is a walking route of 5 Km which starts from Botanical Gardens and reaches the top of the Penang Hill.

Best Time: First train at 6:30am, while the last train at 11:00 pm on all days.

Price: Adult- 3RM, Children- 3RM and different prices for students and senior citizens.

Penang is famous for its temples and one such amazing landmark is Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram. It was built in 1845 and is among the list of top visited places in this region. Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram has a yellow-and-blue colour which makes this structure appear unique. Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram is also known as Wat Buppharam. The main attraction of this temple is the presence of a reclining Buddha image which is 108-ft long.

Highlight: Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram is situated close to the Dharmmikarama Temple. The tourists would surely be amazed looking at the lovely sight of Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram due to the presence of mural-painted walls and gold pagodas. This Thai temple has sharp-eaved roofs which add on to the structures architecture.

Best Time: The temple is open for visitors daily between 10:00- 18:00.

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